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^ You can but to be honest you would be best spending the 2,00baht on a double entry in your home country before coming.
If cobrabiker looking for extra 90 days once ed visa finishes then double entry tourist or single (savannakhet) & 30day extension would be the safest, easiest & cheapest solution .
Thanks, noted.
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There is no limit on tourist visas other than at the same embassy or consulate.
You can get a 2 entry tourist visa at Vientiane or Savannakhet Laos that will give you almost 6 months without needing a new visa.
I have read that some people got a red stamp after the 5th or 6th tourist visa, that is why I try not to apply too much and do some border run instead. If someone already had 5 tourist visas, and was denied another tourist visa, will Savanakhet approve his visa?
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Yesterday I went to Mae Sot (yes, Mae Sot, not Mae Sai) to cross border and come back for 15 days stamp. I was denied exit by thai immigration officers. There are big signs which says, In - Out visarun not possible. Only if You have good reason. Well, I was not expecting that at all so I did not have good story to tell -> I was denied exit. They were strict that I have been in thailand "one visa 2 time and 2 extensions, No visarun, No in - out" This was going to be my first exemtion entry but no way.
Yes, I have many visas and extensions in my passport but they don't even looked them, just this last double entry TR with two extensions. 2 different people pointed just these out, nothing more.
After that 2 minute talk, I took my bag, bought bus ticket to Khon Kaen and then to Nong Khai. Went Vientiane, took shower in one guesthouse, there was beer lao too. Afternoon bus back to Khon Kaen and the officer at Nong Khai immigration just stamped me in with 2week stamp. That's it. He didn't say a word.
Thanks for sharing your latest experience, gotta watch out, only 2 & no more. Btw you can do a 30 days extension, as pointed out by very helpful Ubonjoe.
And can someone please explain specifically the 2 border runs? From my understanding, it is exit & re-enter Thailand the same day, so for example If I stay over for 1 night in Cambodia, is this counted as 1 also?
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I have read that there is a limit for the tourist visa, something like 6 or 7 times, if so I am trying to preserve my application for the tourist visa. Btw, are 2 back to back tourist visa possible? 6 months.
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Great, what about "a confirmed air ticket out of the country", do they ask for it? And what about the Pattaya immigration office also?
They don't ask.
Thanks, and is it possible to do a border run follow by another 30 days extension when the first 30 days extension is up?
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Step 1. Get a thai girlfriend who doesn't speak English
Step 2. Pass your atm card and pin to her.
You will learn how to speak Thai much faster before your bank account dries up.
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Last but not least, there are also some good news. Reportedly effective from August 29, 2014, tourists can now extend their 30-day visa-exempt stay in Thailand by a further 30 days, not just seven days as previously
This part is interesting, does it mean for anyone flying in with a 30 day visa exempt entry, he or she can now go to extend another 30 days on or before the last day for 1900 baht? Has anyone tried this?
Yes ! It is true and many have done this !
Great, what about "a confirmed air ticket out of the country", do they ask for it? And what about the Pattaya immigration office also?
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Last but not least, there are also some good news. Reportedly effective from August 29, 2014, tourists can now extend their 30-day visa-exempt stay in Thailand by a further 30 days, not just seven days as previously
This part is interesting, does it mean for anyone flying in with a 30 day visa exempt entry, he or she can now go to extend another 30 days on or before the last day for 1900 baht, together with a confirmed air ticket out of the country? Has anyone tried this?
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Found this on the internet:
New Visa Rules – SummaryPosted on March 28, 2015 • 0 Comments
It’s certainly never been easy for expats and long-stay tourists to obtain a proper visa for Thailand that allows them to stay in the kingdom for longer than just a couple of weeks or months. Since August 2014, this certainly hasn’t become any easier.
Not only were the official requirements for certain types of Non-Immigrant visa tightened in several countries – a number of general changes to the visa rules have also been announced by immigration. While it still remains to be seen how strictly the new regulations will be enforced, here’s a summary of the main changes. More detailed information can be found most conveniently in the dedicated visa section of our website.- Starting from August 2014, out/in visa runs, e.g., to the Cambodian or Lao border, including out/in “visa runs by air”, are basically a thing of the past. The Nation reported on July 15: “From August 13, people [who have not obtained a visa prior to their visit to Thailand] will not be able to re-enter the country, regardless of their choice of transport”. In other words: If you haven’t obtained a visa prior to your visit to Thailand but wish to stay longer than just for a holiday, then “visa runs” are no longer a viable option to extend your stay in the kingdom, but you’re advised to apply for a tourist visa at your local Thai embassy or consulate in advance. A single-entry tourist visa is good for a 60-day stay in Thailand and can now be extended locally for another 30 days. If you wish to wish to stay in Thailand more or less “permanently”, you should obtain an appropriate (Non-immigrant) visa prior to entering the country.
- In summer 2014, it was reported that tourists and expats who overstay their visa for more than 90 days might get blacklisted in the future, i.e. banned from returning to Thailand for 1-10 years. Until now, tourists who overstayed their visa were usually simply fined 500 Baht per day up to a maximum fine of 20,000 Baht; only when an “overstayer” was caught within the kingdom, he/she faced arrest and deportation; overstayers were not blacklisted.
According to the new proposed rules, foreigners who overstay their visa for 90+ days would automatically get blacklisted for a period of 1-10 years, depending on the length of their overstay. The new rules were reported to take effect late August 2014, however, have not been approved as yet, and the whole hurly-burly might have been false alarm only. - New stricter requirements for ED visa extensions have gone into effect on August 29, 2014. Until then, the same ED visa could be used to study the same subject, e.g. Thai language, for up to five years; the student did not have to leave Thailand but could simply extend his visa at the local immigration office every 90 days. Under the new rules, an ED visa is valid for a maximum of one year only, provided that the student studies the required amount of hours per week (otherwise an extension may be rejected and the visa cancelled). After one year you will have to leave the country and apply for a new ED visa.
In addition, Thai language students will now also have to attend classes 4 days a week, for two hours per class, in order to extend an ED visa, effectively doubling the hours of study. If students don’t study the required amount of hours per week, their visa will not be extended. Also, when extending their visa for 90 days, ED visa holders will initially be given only a 15-day extension, during which time immigration officials may check whether students regularly attend classes or not. At the end of this “evaluation period” they must go back to Immigration and will be granted another 75-day extension. This post and this thread at ThaiVisa.com discuss the new rule in more detail. - It remains uncertain whether the crackdown on out/in visa runners also targets foreign visitors holding valid tourist visas. AsianCorrespondent.com reported in July 2014: “Even those on valid tourist visas may be denied entry if immigration officials suspect feel they are spending too long in the country or working illegally.” Ajarn.com even anticipated that “from [August 12th], apparently no one will be allowed to use back-to-back 60-day tourist visas to enter Thailand.” This interpretation was obviously exaggerated.
As an immigration official in Chiang Mai confirmed on August 20, 2014, “there is no limit to the number of tourist visas you can apply for, nor is there a minimum time limit between each one.” He also confirmed that a multiple-entry tourist visa will “allow you to exit and enter Thailand however many times you have been granted.” In any case, tourist visa applicants should always be prepared to prove they are in fact tourists and, if required, be able to produce a confirmed airline ticket, hotel booking etc. Some Thai consulates may also be more lenient than others; for example, it’s currently the easiest to obtain a double-entry tourist visa at the consulates in Vientiane or Savannakhet in Laos. - Last but not least, there are also some good news. Reportedly effective from August 29, 2014, tourists can now extend their 30-day visa-exempt stay in Thailand by a further 30 days, not just seven days as previously. All you need to do is visit your local immigration office after your first 30 days have expired and apply for a 30-day extension at a fee of 1,900 Baht; effectively giving you 60 days of stay without having to apply for a visa. Just expect that you’ll be asked to produce a confirmed air ticket out of the country within the 30 days of extension, hotel booking confirmation, and possibly proof of sufficient funds. If you cannot produce an air ticket out of Thailand within 30 days, you will most likely be given only a 7-day extension as previously and have to leave the country within a week.
More new regulations here: http://pattaya-funtown.com/category/visa-immigration/
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he was - or is still on a ED visa,
ED means education - seems he not learned in this time nothing,
or he were spendung 24 hrs just for Thai Language -
propably in a pub !
You should look at your English language before attacking others.
Yap, exactly!
Btw mango, what's wrong with being in a pub or drinking at beer bar everyday? It is not illegal. I go to school, pay my fees, and fulfill the requirements, so anything after school is consider Extracurricular activities, not the concern of the immgration, as long as it is not illegal, you can do this too, so what is the problem???
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I am personally on a retirement visa and I concur with UbonJoe, you must get the proper visa to saty her it is common sense, with that in mind however, you can go to bamlaem Cambodia where they do not care how many times you exit and enter. This is not a myth it is fact. This is where all of the Vietnmese workers go every two weeks, it is a business so to speak. here is the link for more info:http://www.thaivisaservice.com
But as stated before, do it the right way and avoid problems and stress!
I have read the link you provided and it says 2 times in Capital letters, not as many times as you wish, and what makes you think that? Have you tried? No, because you are on O retirement visa. If you have not tried, and have no knowledge about the current situation, please do not anyhow say as this is not only irresponsible, but you are giving others more problems than solutions by giving the wrong info. I had went to Ban Laem too many times until the officer told me extra 4 entry and no more, that was why I applied for Ed visa. So even before the new rule, there is still a limit. And btw, I think vietnamese, Laotians, Cambordians get 30 days' entry and not 2 weeks.
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for me, i suspect the mail man is stealing packages
even letters, sent from abroad, for birthdays, 50% never arrive
ethics in thai ... i guess, if one receives mail that does not belong to them, even if it is a few houses down, they will just bin it
I truly agree as I too have had too many items gone "missing", so now I only order goods to be sent by registered mail or EMS. If you really have to use airmail, put a thai name, your friend or girlfriend's, you may have a slightly higher chance of receiving the goods, don't give a bogus name as sometimes you need to go post office to show ID and collect item.
And for OP about the cat food, it may be held up by the custom, as I once had an item sent by priority mail from US and was delayed for 1 month, and I needed to go Leam chapang to the custom dept and pay duty tax to collect my goods, that was really inconvenient.
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Seems as if you were one of the serial runners who precipitated the "crackdown"
I am a consumer like many others that contribute to their economy, but too bad as the new regulations are unable to differentiate the good and the bad. I had seen loads of illegal workers at the border, Philippinos, laotians, vietnamese....... and maybe these are the people they are targeting for..
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You can do one 15 exempt entry and then an extension. You will more than likely be denied another one unless you left the country for a few days before entering.
Best to go out for a tourist visa.
Ok, thank you for the info, in that case I will just do one border run + ext. to play safe.
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Its across fron the night market. Its pretty flash. Has some tanks out the front.
About 500mtrs down from sukumvit on the non tesco side.
Yes, it's a nice shop. Some beautiful tanks with fishes inside.
But as you said, very expensive compared to other older places.
This is a branch from the big shop on Siam Country road, their prices are a bit high.
I had talked to the fish shop on 3rd road before they move, and they said they would move to theprasit soi 11, I have not been there yet, you may want to check them out. I buy all my fish food from Tesco, cheap and good, and genuine.
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You can extend your 15 day entry you have now for 30 days at an immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht.
The last reports I have seen is the they only allow one back to back visa exempt entry at border crossings after flying into the country and getting one.
There is a good chance if you tried to do one now you would be denied entry because you have one already.
I am on Ed visa for 1 year, expiring soon, so do you mean I still can get 30 days extention? And how many of this 30 days are allowed? I will need about 90 days extra stay before going home.
And for land border crossing, 1 back to back will be 4 weeks, and can I do another b2b at another border?
The way you wrote your post it appeared you were already on a 15 day entry.
You cannot get the 30 day extension after being on an ED extension.
You could make one border run to get a 15 day entry (30 days if from a G7 country). Then get a 30 day extension of that entry.
You should go out for tourist visa if you plan on staying longer than those 45 days
Oh, because I used to ride my bike to the cambordia border every 2 weeks before the new rule.
Ok, now I am clear, do you have any idea whether I can do it 2 times like this? So I would get 90 days?
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Why not be the first to try a "few" back to back "boarder runs" !
Immigration is actively discouraging such behaviour.
Why not just obtain a tourist visa?
I would love to try, but isn't it better to check how deep is the pool before you jump? I had read some forum that some officer refused to let a tourist in for another few days in Thailand before flying home, so better check the latest situation first. I do not want to be turned away for my ignorance. It seems they have loosen up the rules already, but I am not sure.
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You can extend your 15 day entry you have now for 30 days at an immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht.
The last reports I have seen is the they only allow one back to back visa exempt entry at border crossings after flying into the country and getting one.
There is a good chance if you tried to do one now you would be denied entry because you have one already.
I am on Ed visa for 1 year, expiring soon, so do you mean I still can get 30 days extention? And how many of this 30 days are allowed? I will need about 90 days extra stay before going home.
And for land border crossing, 1 back to back will be 4 weeks, and can I do another b2b at another border?
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Hi, I had read about the new rule on border run that for border run by land, you are only allowed for one time, and not allow another back to back 15 days stamp, well that was starting from August last year, and I had read that the immigration had started to loosen up as tourists are decreasing. I need to get the latest information on land border run, back to back, have they loosen up on things and whether anyone has successfully do a few back to back 15 days border run by land, especially to the Cambordia border, Ban Laem?
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I was quite interested in the 12mbps for 699 a few months back, since now they are giving 30mbps, I might as well take it. Very fast service, installed 2 days after signing up. TV channels are almost all thai, only a few for english and chinese, but anyway don't need the tv channels, streaming videos are way better.
There is a problem, some of the sites are blocked by True, but it is not consistent, sometimes still able to get true after several attempt, I read that VPN can solve this problem, and also speed up internet speed. Does anyone has any Vpn to recommend?
True has greatly upgraded their system, I am sure there will be more promotion coming.
Bangkok Post : True Online triples broadband speed
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/telecom/413604/true-online-triples-broadband-speed -
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I just signed up for a one year contract with True, the deal is 799 per month, and 108 tv channels. It will be at 12mbps after installation, and your first bill will be extra 990 baht for a one time payment plus the usual 799 and they will up your speed to 30 for the rest of the year, however, once your first year is up, speed will be reverted back to 12Mbps, yet still it is a fantastic deal.
Promotion ends July. Btw, it is cable and only for house, not available for condo, call True online if you have further question at 1686
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If you are refering to Majestic condo in Jomtien , soi watboon it's probably the worst building I have ever seen , I was looking for a cheap place to rent for a friend a few months ago and one of the agents showed me a big size unit , and it smelled terrible inside and outside, lots of cracks in the walls , the swimming pool was closed due to water leakage etc.
Mostly poor russians and other nationalities stayed there.
Avoid at all costs.
The swimming pool is usable now, and the unit I saw was quite ok, not smelly, but I do agree the bldg is a bit run down, too many junks below at the carpark, but the price is cheap. My concern are noise and smoke, is it noisy from the surrounding bars? And do you get smoke from the surrounding, smoke from burning, do you get clean unpolluted air in these bldg?
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my wife buys stuff like buble gum stick it on wall or ceiling bingo all dead 2days only 5bht but pack in thai writting ask her if you can speak thai
cheers
Yes. that is for trapping mouse, it may work, but if it doesn't, then you will need plan B, which is get a few mouse to eat up the geckos, and now no gecko but you still canot sleep because you have mice running around, so now come to plan C, get some cats to eat up the mice, but you still cannot sleep because the cats are playing and not eating the mice, so you now move on to plan D..... get a big phyton to eat up all the mice and cats, but you still cannot sleep, why? Well, once the foods are gone, you will be the next meal... and now do you want plan E? Ha ha no offence, just to humour myself.
Click 150i = Pros / Cons ?
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I am considering to buy the 150, but the problems with keyless really scare me off, heard story about accidental battery draining, and even flat. I am wondering if the PCX keyless is any better than the click? And any safer, security wise?